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actually Meaning
actually (r)
in actual fact
used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly
at the present moment
as a sentence modifier to add slight emphasis
actually (adv.)
Actively.
In act or in fact; really; in truth; positively.
actually Sentence Examples
- I actually enjoyed the movie, despite the mixed reviews from critics.
- She actually managed to complete the entire project ahead of schedule.
- The weather forecast was inaccurate, and it actually turned out to be a sunny day.
- He was actually surprised by the unexpected turn of events.
- It's not as difficult as it sounds; once you try it, you'll see how easy it actually is.
- The meeting was shorter than expected, and we actually finished ahead of time.
- Despite initial doubts, the new employee actually proved to be a valuable asset to the team.
- The cost of the repairs was actually lower than the estimate provided by the contractor.
- I thought the task would be daunting, but it actually turned out to be quite manageable.
- The rumors about their breakup were false; they are actually planning to get married.
FAQs About the word actually
in actual fact, used to imply that one would expect the fact to be the opposite of that stated; surprisingly, at the present moment, as a sentence modifier to a
indeed,honestly, really, frankly, in reality, truly, truthfully, as a matter of fact, to be sure, positively
apparently, apparently, supposedly,supposedly, ostensibly, ostensibly,seemingly, seemingly, outwardly, outwardly
I actually enjoyed the movie, despite the mixed reviews from critics.
She actually managed to complete the entire project ahead of schedule.
The weather forecast was inaccurate, and it actually turned out to be a sunny day.
He was actually surprised by the unexpected turn of events.
